Marchesi Antinori
La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole
Cortona
2005
Vintage
Varietal
Syrah
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2015-2033), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2033, with a drinking horizon to 2041.
The ‘05 La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole.
Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole 2005 is from Cortona, Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Marchesi Antinori's 2005 La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole should bring blackberry, dark cherry and pepper, with savory herbs in the aroma. Cortona Syrah is expected to feel full and composed, ripe fruit held by firm tannins and lifted by fresh acidity. Its projected peak concludes in 2033, while the broader drinking span runs through 2041. The finish should be long and earthy, with dark fruit and spice giving way to a dry herbal note.
The 2005 vintage
Marchesi Antinori's 2005 La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole comes from Cortona, Italy.
About Marchesi Antinori
Marchesi Antinori's La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole comes from Cortona, Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole 2005?
Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole 2005 is from Cortona, Italy.
When should Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole 2005 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2013-2041. Within that arc, the peak window is 2015-2033. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Syrah Bramasole 2005?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.